Travis Kelce Reveals How Rattled He Got When Proposing to Taylor Swift

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Even Travis Kelce gets nervous sometimes—especially when it comes to his fiancée Taylor Swift.

Shortly after announcing their engagement, the Kansas City tight end revealed how nervous he actually was when he proposed.

Travis admitted to being nervous before the game, telling Erin Andrews in a Fox Sports interview on September 14th that his ‘palms were sweating.’ He also shared that he’s a very emotional person and shed a few tears, but he’s enjoyed the journey leading up to this moment.

He added, “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with her.”

I often hear people talk about someone being the ‘happiest person in the world,’ and it’s wonderful! But I always find myself wondering *what* actually brings them that joy. In this case, someone pointed out this NFL star’s claim to happiness, and I naturally asked, what role does this pop superstar play in making him feel that way?

Travis shared that being with her has brought excitement and a renewed zest for life, helping him grow as a person and become more comfortable with himself.

Travis recently opened up about his relationship with Taylor, just weeks after they announced their engagement. The proposal, which took place in a beautiful garden filled with pink and white roses, was shared with a series of photos. The couple first began dating in the summer of 2023.

In a recent Instagram post on August 26th, the couple playfully announced, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married!”

Ever since then, the 35-year-old hasn’t hesitated to share his happiness and enthusiasm about this important moment in their relationship.

Travis Kelce expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support he’s received since announcing his relationship. Speaking on the September 3rd episode of the *New Heights* podcast with his brother, Jason Kelce, he said it’s been ‘really fun’ sharing the news about the person he plans to spend his life with and that the support has been ‘awesome.’

Besides being excited to spend his life with Taylor Swift, Travis said it felt amazing whenever people called her his fiancée.

He explained that he was introducing Taylor to his teammates as his fiancée for the first time, and it was a really exciting and special moment. He admitted he still gets a little thrilled thinking about it.

For a deeper dive into why Taylor and Travis were meant to be, keep reading…

Even before Taylor Swift showed up at the Kansas City Chiefs game on September 24, 2023 – an event that quickly became a huge pop culture highlight – Travis Kelce was already a fan of her music.

A teammate first hinted at the star tight end’s interest in Taylor in an August 2023 TikTok video posted by the Chiefs – it now seems this was around the time they began secretly dating.

Before Travis could say who his celebrity crush was, his teammate Marquez Valdes-Scantling blurted out, “Taylor Swift!”

Travis smiled at the camera before holding his finger up to his mustache, saying, “Alright now!”

Also, Travis wasn’t the only celebrity at Taylor’s incredibly popular Eras Tour-he was there even before they started dating! We’ll share more about when their connection first sparked shortly.

Travis often seems lost in thought, particularly when watching Taylor on the jumbotron at his games. Compared to Taylor’s past relationships, he definitely stands out.

She often dates people in creative fields, like actors-including Joe Alwyn, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner, and Tom Hiddleston-and musicians such as Calvin Harris, John Mayer, Harry Styles, and, most recently, Matty Healy.

Maybe that’s why her new relationship with the fun and playful athlete – who recently signed a two-year contract with the Chiefs worth $34.25 million – feels like a welcome change for Taylor. It comes after her very private six-year relationship with Joe ended in April 2023.

It seems the ten-time Pro Bowler got what he wanted – a relationship with the superstar – after repeatedly expressing his strong feelings and essentially willing it to happen.

Travis recently revealed he tried to meet Taylor Swift at her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City on July 7, 2023, but it didn’t go as planned. He’d made a friendship bracelet with his “number” on it – though he didn’t specify if it was a jersey or phone number – hoping to give it to her.

Although he said he was upset about missing her after the concert, Taylor revealed to *TIME* in December 2023 that she eventually listened to his podcast.

I was so flattered when Travis playfully called me out on his podcast – I thought it was really cool! That’s how we started spending time together, and we actually had a good amount of time to get to know each other before anyone else knew we were together, which I really appreciate.

The idea that Taylor and Travis first officially hung out on September 24th? Taylor told *TIME* that wouldn’t happen – they’d never publicly announce a first date like that.

Since starting to date Travis, Taylor Swift has been out in public more often, whether it’s hanging out with friends in New York City or celebrating at events like the 2023 MTV VMAs and the 2024 Grammys.

However, she gained the most attention for being seen in Travis’ suite at the Kansas City Chiefs game on September 24, 2023, when they played the Chicago Bears.

Instead of being embarrassed by the cameras, Taylor excitedly celebrated when Travis scored, yelling “Let’s go!” Both Taylor and Travis were surprised when she accepted his invitation to the game.

You know, after Taylor came to the game, I was just so impressed! I mentioned it on my podcast, *New Heights*, and honestly, what really stood out to me wasn’t just *that* she came, but how much everyone – my friends and family who were there – genuinely loved her. It was really cool to see everyone getting along and having a great time, and it showed a lot of courage on her part to just show up and be herself.

“She looked amazing,” he added. ” It was definitely a game I will remember, that’s for damn sure.”

Since then, Taylor and Travis have been seen on dates together in various cities around the globe, and they’ve frequently visited a Christmas-themed bar in Kansas City, where they’ve openly shown affection for each other.

Taylor Swift recently told *TIME* she stepped back from public life after the 2016 leak of a phone call involving Kim Kardashian. Now, she’s ready to re-emerge and plans to attend events whenever she chooses.

“Life is short,” she remarked. She realized she’d wasted years isolating herself and wouldn’t get that time back. She’s learned from the experience and now trusts more easily than she did six years ago.

On his podcast on September 27, 2023, Travis didn’t hesitate to share details about his interactions with Taylor, but he also made it clear he wants to be more private about his personal life going forward.

“I know I brought all this attention to me,” he explained. “I did the whole friendship bracelet thing and told everyone how butthurt I was that I didn’t get to meet Taylor.” However, he continued, he didn’t plan to give a full play-by-play of their relationship. 

He clarified that his personal life is just that – personal, and he wants to be respectful of everyone involved. He’s happy with how things are going and really enjoyed the weekend. From now on, he plans to limit public discussion to things like sports, keeping other aspects of his life private.

In a November 2023 interview with the Wall Street Journal, he strongly emphasized his intention to remain calm and composed.

People were constantly telling me not to mess things up, and I was just thinking, ‘Okay, I understand,'” he explained. He added that his biggest concern was avoiding saying anything that could alienate Taylor.

Despite trying to keep things private, he’s spoken about his girlfriend publicly, acknowledging she helped increase his jersey sales and calling her “amazing” after she received boos from New England Patriots fans during a game in December 2023.

You know, I’m not usually one to gush, but being around Taylor has been incredible. Honestly, witnessing her intelligence firsthand has been a real eye-opener – it’s truly inspiring! I feel like I’m constantly learning just by being near her, and it’s been a fantastic experience.

Similar to Taylor, who has a strong relationship with her parents, especially her mother Andrea, Travis comes from a close and supportive family, including his parents Ed and Donna Kelce.

In February 2023, Donna Kelce captured the hearts of many as the first mother to see her two sons compete against each other in the Super Bowl. Her son Travis played against his older brother, Jason Kelce, the center for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Donna shared with *ET* how incredibly special it is that her sons achieved so much – getting through high school, college, and playing professional football. To have both of them play in the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl, and then for this recent accomplishment to happen, feels like a dream come true. She said it’s something the whole family will cherish and is simply unbelievable.

After 25 years of marriage, Donna and Ed divorced, but she showed her support for both of her sons by wearing a jacket split between the colors and logos of their teams – the Eagles and the Chiefs.

Following the Super Bowl, where the Chiefs defeated the Eagles, Travis and Jason Kelce shared a touching moment, thinking about how special it was to experience it all with their mother, Donna.

Jason explained on the *New Heights* podcast that seeing his mom was incredibly moving. He described it as an amazing experience, saying she was overjoyed for a whole week.

Travis said, ‘She was a true champion.’ He explained that she was completely in control and performed brilliantly throughout.’

Oh my gosh, you won’t BELIEVE how much family means to Travis! Just like Taylor has Austin, he totally looks up to his big brother, Jason. Jason actually *inspired* him to even start playing football – it’s the sweetest thing ever! They have such a close bond, it’s just… everything!

I’ve been a huge fan of Travis and Jason Kelce for years, and it’s been amazing to watch them succeed on the field. But honestly, their podcast, *New Heights*, which they started in September 2022, has been a real treat. It’s clear how much closer it’s brought them, and it’s awesome to see them doing so well with it too!

In February 2023, Travis told NBC Sports that this process created a regular two- to three-hour time slot for them to connect and discuss what they were experiencing both during the week and in the games. He described it as being ‘almost like therapy.’

You know, it’s funny – while they didn’t actually *meet* until 2023, there was definitely a connection brewing for a long time before that. It felt like fate, with little things subtly bringing them together, even when they didn’t realize it. It’s like an invisible thread was guiding them towards each other!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are both friends with actor Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry. In fact, Taylor asked them to appear in the music video for her 2021 song, “I Bet You Think About Me,” from the re-recorded album *Red (Taylor’s Version)*.

In 2022, Travis spent some time practicing golf with Miles and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes before the American Century Championship.

Miles shared a photo of himself golfing with the athletes, captioning it “Grip it and rip it.” Travis confirmed their close friendship by reposting the picture with the message, “Back at it like we never left!!”

Okay, so get this – Miles is, like, a HUGE Eagles fan, seriously obsessed. And Jason Kelce is, obviously, an Eagle legend! It makes me wonder… do you think Miles maybe, just maybe, hinted to Jason about getting Travis and Taylor to actually meet in person? It’s totally possible, and I’m kinda hoping he did! I mean, it would be the perfect connection, right?

Taylor Swift went to the Chiefs game on September 24, 2023, by herself, but on October 1st, when the Chiefs played the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, she was accompanied by a group of famous friends.

She was joined by her close friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, along with Ryan’s friend Hugh Jackman. Sophie Turner, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski from *Queer Eye* were also there.

Seeing them at the game was a big sign, but Ryan starting to follow Travis on Instagram really confirmed things.

Travis has an impressive background – he’s been to four Super Bowls and won three! Plus, he’s hosted *Saturday Night Live*, which proves he’s comfortable performing under pressure.

It might not seem like a big deal, but Taylor Swift has written several songs about being worried her fame will be difficult for her partners to cope with. For example, you can hear this theme in songs like “Peace” and “The Archer.”

Taylor explained that how someone handles a relationship really depends on their partner. If a partner strongly disapproves, they might feel pressured to keep it secret, but Taylor doesn’t like that feeling. It makes her feel like she’s doing something wrong and has to hide, which she finds stressful and doesn’t want in a relationship.

“I feel like if you can be in a relationship and have it seem normal, that would be good.” 

In his interview with the Wall Street Journal, Travis showed he can handle the attention that comes with being married to someone as famous as Taylor.

I’ve never been with someone who carries themselves like that, so this is new territory for me,” he explained. “But I’m not letting that intimidate me or make me back down.”

She’s constantly under intense public attention – photographers follow her everywhere, from her home to restaurants and airports – and she’s just trying to live her life. He feels that if she can handle it with grace, he should be able to as well.

Fans are convinced Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce belong in a romantic comedy after a video surfaced of them sharing a passionate kiss following her Argentina concert in November 2023. The sweet moment came after Taylor playfully changed the lyrics to her song *Karma* from “the guy on the screen” to “the guy on the Chiefs,” surprising Travis, who was in the audience with Taylor’s father, Scott Swift.

Showing up to support each other at games – Taylor attended 13 Chiefs games during her first season with Travis, even flying directly from a concert in Tokyo to be at the Super Bowl – really demonstrates how committed they are to each other.

Taylor explained to TIME that they enjoy openly supporting each other. “It’s great to be able to show up for him and do what he loves, and we don’t worry about who else is around,” she said. “That’s the opposite of having to hide a relationship and go to great lengths to keep it secret. We’re just really proud of each other.”

If you’re bothered by Taylor Swift attending NFL games, she’s simply not going to let it upset her – she’s above getting into a feud over it.

She explained that there’s a camera about half a mile away, and she has no idea where it is or when it might be broadcasting her. She’s unsure if she’s on TV constantly or hardly at all. Her main reason for being there is to support Travis, and she isn’t concerned with whether she’s getting too much airtime and potentially upsetting some viewers.

Travis was born in—are you ready for it?—1989. Screaming, crying, throwing up, etc.

Killa Trav’s birthday is October 5th, which is also the birthday of Taylor Swift’s grandmother, Marjorie Finlay – the inspiration behind Taylor’s song “Marjorie” from her 2020 album, *evermore*. It makes you wonder if it’s more than just a coincidence!

She’s loved him three summers now, honey, and she’s going to get ’em all. 

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2025-09-14 22:49